Archive for January, 2011

Well this was my first visit to the lake since the thaw. After my blank on the Avon and Stour I wasn't looking forward to fishing the lake as I had 10 blanks. To be fair the lake doesn't fish well before December so I was hoping for a change of luck. The rigs I'm using are the same as others →

Believe it not the river levels on the Dorset Stour had been rising since the downpour of Monday. It had continued to rise until 6am on Thursday morning. I spoke to Brian Wilson one of the Throop bailiffs on the phone and asked how things had been. Gruelling was his answer, few fish caught of any note and the river brown! →

I had arranged to have a couple of days fishing on the Avon. I thought there would be a drop in river level and clearing in colour which would be perfect for the chub. I set off from home with the 60 mile journey ahead with some light cloud cover and drizzle. As I drove down through Wiltshire countryside and Salisbury →

Have a look at my new article on tips, about the short helicopter rig. I hope you find it of interest. This is the rig I'm using in trying to tempt those large roach from Willow lake. You could if wanted use a double hooked rig with this. Presently I'm using only the one. Please click on the link below.
http://www.kpanglingguide.com/articles/short-helicopter-rigs/

Jan 15, 2011 | Uncategorized | Comments Off on New tackle tip on short helicopter rigs for Willow lake

With rain rattling the windows I left the house heading for the river. After yesterdays total blank I thought that perhaps the river might just be a better option. However saying this it had rained practically from midnight onwards so the river will be pushing through at a pace. My thoughts were roach again and there are a few 2lbers to →

Jan 14, 2011 | Uncategorized | Comments Off on January 12th Bristol Avon and Great Somerfords

Fished on a small gravel pit of about 8 acres today. There was a strong northwest wind that would make float fishing very difficult, so it would be a ledgering day. I arrived at dawn to find the first gravel pit with an algae bloom. Which is strange with the coldness of the water, but sometimes this happens. There are →

Jan 14, 2011 | Uncategorized | Comments Off on January 11th Great Somerfords

Full of a cold I had decided to meet my pal Ivor for a spot of fishing on the upper Bristol Avon. I thought that the grayling or perch might be feeding. I walked the 1 mile to the upper end of the fishery to find the perch and grayling however the river was low and clear. The slight snow →